Join Saffery as a School Leaver Audit Trainee studying towards the ACA qualification. You'll be taken through various stages of audit from planning to completion, support audit engagements for clients across diverse industries, prepare audit documentation and working papers, work with client financial data using accounting systems and audit tools, assist with planning and fieldwork both in office and on client sites, build strong relationships with clients, and help identify and investigate financial information inconsistencies. The role includes mentorship, structured training, and off-site trainee programmes.

Four-year structured development programme combining professional study with on-the-job learning. Full support and access to first-class tuition centres. Bespoke School Leaver Programme developed with Kaplan includes a six-week business simulation designed to build key professional skills such as teamwork, decision-making and leadership. Study towards ACA qualification alongside a cohort. AAT Level 4 qualified candidates are eligible for exemptions.

Mentorship, structured training, off-site trainee programmes, and regular social events to build friendships with colleagues.

Competitive salary, profit-sharing scheme (approximately £1,000 per year), generous annual leave with flexible work arrangements, contributory pension plan (5% salary match), buddy scheme and/or line manager support, agile working policy (up to three days working from home), health assessments, GP access, cancer screenings, access to mental health and wellbeing resources, mentorship and career progression opportunities, participation in Equality, Diversity & Inclusion programme, volunteer opportunities with People networks including Accessibility, Cultural Heritage, Faith, LGBTQ+, Social Mobility and Gender Equality.

Saffery is a partner-led and people-focused firm of chartered accountants, tax and business advisers. Since 1855, the firm has built long-term relationships with diverse, high-profile clients across varied and specialised sectors. A proud member of Nexia, a worldwide network of trusted member firms, Saffery combines heritage with ambition and maintains an informal and inclusive culture.